What does it mean to be human? This question has indirectly split our society in two. Every day in these halls is a slow one, not because of work stress but because we are made to feel inferior. Any teacher or administrator would dispute this but that is sheer denial.Continue Reading
There was a time in our society that referring to a black man of any age by the term “boy” was a perfectly acceptable practice. It was used as a way to show that black men were not equal to white men. This is certainly not the only term orContinue Reading
Due to the global economic downturn and governmental corruption, revolutions in Tunisia, Libya and Egypt have occurred. It is unlikely this trend will continue, however, because of the determination of the remaining regimes to stay in power in the Arab world. Furthermore the western world, specifically the United States, will use diplomatic pressure to maintain the governments of their allies.
The opinions presented in this column reflect those of the individual writers, not of the Rank & File collectively. 1. The Kardashian Sisters (Khloe & Kourtney): Khloe and Kourtney are best known for being Kim’s not-as-attractive sisters whose names irrationally start with “K.” 2. Paris and Nicki Hilton: Like QueenContinue Reading
As the second block dismissal bell rings, students run to be first in line for lunch, avoiding being the laggards who are stuck with minimal food choices. Routinely, they grab a milk carton, a tray and have a variety of food choices ranging from pizza to fries to choose from. Salad is barely considered an option.
A documentary called The Race to Nowhere has been on a tour around the country, using schools as theaters to audiences of mostly parents. It captures the stress of the most students through interviews and footage of students from third grade to a college level, with the primary focus onContinue Reading
Spray tans and four year-olds do not usually go together. However, in the world of toddler pageants, they are nearly inseparable.
Toddlers and Tiaras, TLC’s show about the competitive toddler pageants, highlights the risky side of these baby beauty contests. By exposing young girls to judges of their perceived beauty, toddler pageants inspire a dangerous psychology in the mini-queens: a need to be perfect.
Marijuana: The word and plant have been used amongst high schoolers for decades and are, in some cases, some of the hotter points of conversation.
Synthetic marijuana: This man-made drug is new to our generation. We know little about it, and it remains a mystery even amongst its users.
Use of synthetic marijuana, frequently known as K2, is on the rise. It has been used as a back-up for the real thing or sometimes when a user has been on probation or in drug rehabilitation. In some cases the user is just looking for a change of pace in their high.
The following is an edited transcript of an interview between Rank & File and substance abuse counselor Patrick Lawton.
Rank & File: There’s been a recent spike in the trend of teenagers and young adults smoking synthetic marijuanas, including the substance known as K2. Are you aware of this at Marshall or around the county?
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